Start your question with What, Why, How, When, etc. and end with a "?"

Be clear and specific

Use proper spelling and grammar

Having problems with your Dell Inspiron 1501 Notebook ?

Fan constantly running

\015 I've just bought a USB microphone (audio-technica) to record voice-overs on my Inspiron 1501 though everytime I attach it the fan revs up causing unwanted background noise. Is there anyway of disabling it even for a short while?\015

Answers :

Disabling fan may cause a hardware problem. So im not responsible for that. Open the fan from hardware. It will have two wire in its back which is fans power cable. Cut anyone and attach a small off/on switch (small bed switch will be better) between two edge of the cutted wire. Done. You can control the fan by this switch. Keep informing.

Tips for a great answer:

- Provide details, support with references or personal experience .
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box .
- It's 100% free, no registration required.

Suggested Questions/Answers :

High speed fan

The thermo switch determine how high and how long the fan need to run to obtain the proper temperature, it will be a consern if the fan doesn't run.\015\012as far as the upgrade ...
Computer System Cooling

Very loud fan on my HP Compaq 6715b.

Hi. I had the same problem (fan constantly running at full speed). Try this (instructions for Windows 7 Pro):Control panel -> Power Options. Press the "Change plan settings" for the power plan you use (I use the "balanced one"). Click "Change ...
HP PC Laptops

Fan runs constantly

One reason that a CPU fan may be running constantly is that it may not be able to cool the cpu down. usually this could be due to dust or debri clogging the incoming or outgoing vents or even dust accumulated on the fan itself or the heatsink. ...
HP Pavilion a1110n (PX743AA) PC Desktop

E-Machine T6216 PSU fan runs, computer will not boot

Giving the fact that your fan is constantly running and you had an electrical spike you should take it in to be looked at. If it overheats then the motherboard will go and it will cost more to fix it than to buy a new one.Don't forget to ...
PC Desktops

High speed fan

There is a CMOS setting that you can set on some motherboards which monitor CPU temperature while adjusting fan speed to match.\015\012\015\012You might have a look into your CMOS settings for such an animal.\015\012\015\012To enter the CMOS, tap the ...
Gateway 830GM (RB830GM) PC Desktop

Constant whirring- fan?

The whirring sound could mean the computer is running pretty warm and the fan is working hard to cool it. Or your fan is flat out going bad in which case replace it. One thing you might try is to get a can of compressed air (BlowOff) and see if you c ...
PC Desktops

Hp a1110n fan runs most of the time. applied new thermal paste to cpu/heat sink connection, cleaned out dust, problem fixed slightly. What else can I do? Also, could there be a bios fix for this?

Your Fan is Thermal Controlled.... It Will Auto Adjust To Your Temperature..\015\012\015\012You Can Rewire THe Fan To A 12 volt Constant Source To Correct The Issue Of THe Fan Not Constantly Running...It will no longer be thermal controll ...
HP Pavilion a1110n (PX743AA) PC Desktop

Fan runs constantly

There are 2 fans at least on the inside. One is for the CPU and the other is for the power supply. They are supposed to run continuously to keep the heat from building up inside the case. (Heat is what is worst for your CPU.) It sounds like the noise ...
HP Pavilion A730N (PJ510AA) PC Desktop

Fan runs constantly.

OK generally the Fan is controlled via the CPU, settings can often be adjusted in the system BIOS, that is accessed before bootup by pressing a key, often the DEL key straight after switch on.\015\012\015\012There is a program called speedfan, ...
HP Compaq Presario SR2150NX PC Desktop

I recently had a new power supply installed in my compaq presario SR1318NX, now the fans run almost constantly. The air from the fans does not feel hot, nor does the tower. Is this serious?

Hi,In a desktop computer the fan is supposed to run constantly otherwise the processor would get that hot the system would repeatedly shut down or even damage the processor or motherboard.If the fan is noisy then chances are t ...
Compaq Presario 5000 PC Desktop

Intel P4 3.06GHZ 533FSB !OVERHEATING PROBLEM!

First of all. Pentiums are infamus for this, they overclock them to get faster CPU's and they dont get the right heatsinks for them and they over heat.\015\012\015\012Do you have system fans?\015\012\015\012You should have as ...
Intel P4 3.06GHZ 533FSB 478PIN PPGA (SL6QC)

Tecra M4 with blank screen or colors wrong (red instead of black)

THis happened to my Tecra M4 4 times in 4 years. Each time was a motherboard replacement at the tech repair shop. Each time cosint about $600. I have heard of the heating method to reflow ...
Toshiba Tecra M4 Notebook

Laptop shuts OFF on it's own

Laptop fans DO NOT run constantly. They only turn on when booted up and once the laptop has reached a certain temperature. You should probably time how long for a shutdown, record your results. Let laptop cool for 10-15 between attempts. If it takes ...
Dell (6F858) Cooling Fan

My laptop fan constantly runs help!

Dude calm down, if the fan needs to be running, let it run. If you absolutly need it off, download speed fan and turn it off so you can enjoy peace and qiuet. Or if its a part of the acctulal laptop and needs to be on in order to work, dont touch or ...
Compaq Presario Fan

Computer won't start up and has a constant tone.

If the noise is constant then it means the problem is either:1: a Power supply issue2: a motherboard issue3: a keyboard problemthe latter of the three being the easiest to fix, try booting with your keyboard unplug ...
PC Desktops

Toshiba Satelite M10 cooling system not working

If you DO NOT hear the fan running, have it looked at by a professional. Your fan may have died. If you can hear the fan running, blow out the fan exhaust port in the opposite direction of normal air flow. Especially on lap tops, the heat sink coo ...
Toshiba Computer System Cooling

Tower fan runs fast without stopping

Either your computer is running too hot (clean it out physically, or clean out viruses) OR the fan is failing, and it sounds louder and faster cause the bad fan bearings are making that noise. ...
PC Desktops

Toshiba 4010 is giving me a "warning, problem with the cooling system message" Machine gets real slow. How can I inhibit this message, I have it on a cooling pad?

The electrical components in a PC generate heat, and fans inside the PC help move the air to keep the components from getting too hot. Excess heat will cause the fans to run constantly, damage components, and limit the speed of the CPU. All of these ...
Toshiba PC Desktops

Cooling fan runs constantly coming off stand-by

Has it always done this or is this a recent problem? Try this: right click on your desk top's start screen, select properties, select screen saver, select poweer, select hibernate. Make sure that hibernate is checked and select apply. Now when ...
PC Desktops

Uncontrolled CPU Cooling Fan Speed

Here is the link for all the various support manuals, software and instructions for your PC if you need them;\015\012\015\012http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?contentType=SupportManual&lang=en&cc=us&docIndexId=179911& ...
HP Compaq d530 SFF PC Desktop

My Emachine T5212 has a loud fan constantly running

My Sony Vaio laptop turns off constantly. It

When it is running I need to know if the air coming out of the vent slats is hot or just warm. It sounds like the laptop is overheating and shutting down so it doesn;t burn itself up. Get a can of compressed air they sell at office supplt companies a ...
Sony VAIO PCG-K35 Notebook

Cooling fan running constantly.

The cooling fins are clogged, u need to get a small vacum and clean the area ...
PC Desktops